Community Outreach Coordinator

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Centacare Brisbane Full time
Job Title: Community Engagement Practitioner

Centacare Brisbane is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting family and community relationships, particularly where there is vulnerability and disadvantage. Our services are available to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. We strive to deliver professional and accountable services while empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.

The Role:

We are seeking a Community Engagement Practitioner to join our team based in Fortitude Valley on a six-month fixed-term contract on a part-time basis. In this role, you will work to network and engage within the local community to promote Centacare Brisbane's regional services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Actively participate in relevant networking with other agencies and providers in the Family and Relationships Service sector.
  • Contribute to the review, improvement, and implementation of community accessibility strategies (e.g., for First Nations, CALD, and LGBTIQA+ communities and groups and where any other barrier to service exists).
  • Co-facilitate group education programs with accredited facilitators.
  • Engage directly with referred clients, where required and appropriate, to provide 'soft entry' connection for clients to access services.
  • Assist with the integration of a 'learning organization' and continuous improvement culture within the program.
  • Undertake the appropriate internal and external networking, planning, and development activities relevant to the role and to Centacare Brisbane.
  • Undertake data collection and overall administration tasks associated with the maintenance of the position in a timely manner.
Requirements:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science from a recognized institution (including eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA, or ACA).
  • Demonstrated experience in networking with other relevant agencies and providers in the Family and Relationships Service sector.
  • Ability to undertake the appropriate internal and external networking, planning, and development activities relevant to the role and to Centacare Brisbane.
  • Experience in ensuring an effective, collaborative relationship with relevant Service Delivery Coordinators/Senior Practitioners to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the role.
  • Well-developed written work, including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry, and computer literacy skills.
  • Highly effective communication with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to advocate for our clients' needs.
  • Ability to support building pathways with the community.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the principles and practices of community development and engagement.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to respectfully and appropriately interact with agencies that support clients working with children and families.
Essential Requirements:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications are essential.
  • Have a current Blue Card – or be eligible to apply.
  • Have a current driver's license.
  • Provide a current Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check or successfully pass one.
  • Have working rights in Australia.


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